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A midlife career shift for Michael Jung led to break-throughs in fight against prostate cancer
Michael Jung delivered UCLA's 130th Faculty Research Lecture and explained how he developed cancer-fighting drugs.
4 ways UCLA School of Nursing research is impacting the world
Nurse-scientists have a deep commitment to serve communities both locally and globally by turning their research discoveries into innovations that advance health and well-being.
Finding confidence through research
Undergraduate Research Week showcases student innovation and creativity
See how two undergraduate researchers spend their days — in the lab and in the community.
One Billion Dollars.
That’s the average amount UCLA has received to fund research projects each year since 2009-10.
UCLA research and creative activities have generated some of the most transformative breakthroughs in modern times. From revolutionizing medical diagnostics and treatment to laying the framework to create the Internet or reshaping our understanding of the human condition, UCLA's research impact extends around the globe.
As one of the world’s top research universities, UCLA has the intellectual capital and extensive research facilities necessary to tackle society’s most challenging issues. And as a public research university, we take seriously our mission to develop solutions that improve the quality of life in our community, our country and around the world. Included among our faculty, alumni and researchers are 16 Nobel Prize winners, 17 faculty MacArthur Fellows, a Fields medalist, two Turing Award winners, and three Pulitzer Prize winners. Explore our site to learn more about us, research highlights, resources for researchers, how to engage with UCLA research and our initiatives.
Organization of Research Enterprise
Experienced teams provide support services to enable researchers to pursue inquiries and discovery.
Learn more about the subsidiary offices that help to administer and support research and creative activities conducted at UCLA.
